Defense Bill Veto Leaves Urgent Care Visits in Limbo for Military and Families

Defense Bill Veto Leaves Urgent Care Visits in Limbo for Military and Families

President Obama’s veto of the $612 billion defense spending bill last week could affect more than traditional military contractors and pay raises for service members. The bill would have allowed more than a million military personnel and their families to seek care at urgent care centers directly; currently, they have to get a referral from their primary care physician. Both houses of Congress passed the bill, which has other healthcare implications besides the urgent care …

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